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I am searching for Phillip LaMotte who came to NY in 1870-90 from SicilySharon LaMotte <sg704@AOL.com>
USA - Thursday, December 30, 1999 at 19:52:24 (EST)

Thanks for this opportunity. I have just begun to research my heritage. My grandfather
was Russell DeSalvo(Rossario DiSalvo). He was born in Sicily, I think in San Giuseppe,in
1891, and came to the U.S.around 1901. his father was Joseph,and also came at the same
time. His mother was Antonnia Puma. My grandfather came through Ellis Island, but I don't
know who sponsored him. He spent some time in North Carolina, and eventually made his way
to Cincinnati, Ohio.Any info would be appreciated. Thanks! DianeDiane DeSalvo Duritsch <DJDuritsch@aol.com>
Cincinnati, OH USA - Wednesday, December 29, 1999 at 21:05:00 (EST)

Searching for information on LOMBARDI's and VERNA's who immigrated to MASSACHUSETTS
(town of Franklin) in the early 1900's. My grandfather's name was Felix Lombardi and my
grandmother was Rosina Verna.Rosanna Frickert <rosannaf@gte.net>
Randolph, MA USA - Tuesday, December 28, 1999 at 15:35:14 (EST)

I am researching Ferdinand LUCHENE b.Nov.1835 in Italy. His name was somehow changed
when he immigrated, the immigration date is unknown. He married Susan Nottingham after he
immigrated, his children's birthdates are in the 1880s. I am guessing that his name could
have been LUCHINI since I found another LUCHENE whose name had been changed from LUCHINI.
This other Luchene married a woman named NOTTINGHAM and lived in Michigan near where
Ferdinand & Susan lived. Anybody have a clue as to how to proceed? Thank you, Nancy
Holland Nancy Holland <sequoia@freewat,bet>
MI USA - Monday, December 27, 1999 at 21:41:40 (EST)

I am just beginning to search out ancestry. Family name originally was Ilacqua or
Ylacqua. Grandparents named Tindera and Guiseppi. Emigrated from Sicily(Messina area) to
Reading Pa area.early 1900's. Had son John 1911, son Salvatore,1914 and maybe daughter,
1916/1917. They returned to Messina about 1919/1920. Grandmother's maiden name was Cefulo
or DeStafano. Father not sure of correct name. He returned to US in 1927 and has never
been back. Any ifo on these surnames would be greatly appreciatedSalvatore Elacqua <selacqua@aol.com>
Mont Clare, Pa USA - Monday, December 27, 1999 at 14:45:46 (EST)

I am looking for any relatives of Adelina and Giuseppe Falcionelli(spelling is from
their passports dated 1914 and 1912 respectively. They came from Monte Porzio in the
province of Pesaro(not sure of the spelling). Patricia Lee Falcinelli Kaplan <lee@elitelex.com>
Plano, TX USA - Sunday, December 26, 1999 at 23:16:27 (EST)

My wife was a Palermo....her parents came from that beautiful city.Enjoyed the websites
of Sicily and PalermoAngel Carreno <franangel@earthlink.>
Lutz, Fl USA - Thursday, December 16, 1999 at 22:31:54 (EST)

Great site, Giuseppe. I'm looking for folks by the name of Rubertucci or Mingnone or
Fanelli from Riccia, Campobosso, Molise (formerly Abruzzi). Some are in Canada others in
Italy. Thanks and Bon annoLouise Di Furia Santoleri
<Loismarie-Hav@worldnet.att.net>
Havertown, Pa USA - Thursday, December 16, 1999 at 01:32:48 (EST)

I am trying to gather historical info on my maiden name Tessicini. I have been unablt
to locate any info with this spelling. I have been told that it was probably changed. When
asking my father, he said that it used to be spelled Tessichini before they entered school
and then it was Americanized. Any suggestion? Thank You-DeniseDenise Tessicini Polacek <dpolacek@hotmail.com>
Turner, OR USA - Tuesday, December 14, 1999 at 14:47:12 (EST)

Looking for siblings, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews of Marco Canzoneri, b.july 13
1879. He came to new orleans from prizzi palermo sicily in 1901-1903. He was a shoemaker
and opened his own shoe shop in new orleans. His parents were Matteo Canzoneri and Paola
Amato both born around 1844 and married in 1868. Marco married Antonina Bellina and they
had 6 children: John, Pauline, Matthew, Jean, Anthony (my father) and Micheal. My father
is in his 80's and I would like to gather as much info about his family as possible. I
would like also to know if any relations came to america before Marco (sponsor). Also our
last name was mispelled somewhere along the line to CONZONERI. Thank you JOE! GRAZIE
GRAZIE!!! canzoneri <andreanora@hotmail.com>
tx USA - Sunday, December 12, 1999 at 17:49:02 (EST)

so glad to find your wonderful site. i am looking for any info on the surname Novelli.
grandfather was Alphonse Novelli born in Italy 1893,came here to new hampshire and settled
in brookfield ohio. died 1942.roger a. novelli <rnovelli>
hermitage, pa USA - Friday, December 10, 1999 at 22:41:33 (EST)

This is my first entry to the new guestbook. I hope that eveyone enjoys this feature.Joe <joe@caropepe.com>
Austin, TX USA - Tuesday, December 07, 1999 at 23:37:38 (EST)

It looks like we've lost all entries between June 19th, 1999 and the beginning of
November 1999. I hope that everyone realizes how much this pains me. However,
we are now on a new server with more disk space so we should be well poised to move into
the future. Have fun and enjoy.

Hey Joe! I do understand when you said that you don't do this for a living, so I won't
ask the question of looking up surnames.....BUT...if anyone else out there has any
information on the names Vestuto, or, Tarsia, please contact me via e-mail. Sorry Joe,
hope you're not mad. I really do appreciate your website, for some reason it's tougher for
me to trace my Italian roots (Father's side) than my French & English (Mother's side).
Go figure. Ciao! Kristen Vestuto Howard P.S. By the way...my dad's a great Louie Prima
fan, how 'bout you?

Looking for information on my grandparents families.Stormisloio Tommasello b.Jan 1869
in Naples,Italy d.Jan.1964 in New York.Amelia Maselli b June 1886, d Jan 1962 in New
York.Stormisloio was Doctor Stanley Tommasello.Any information on this family would be
greatly appreciated.Thanks

Hi, my name is Patrick and i was wondering if you were maybe related to me. My fathers
parents are directly from Sicily. Italy and most of my family now lives in West Virginia.
Let me know what you find out.

Any info on surname of "GLICINI" - northern part of Italy, this was my
grandfather who was brought up in an orphanage and later adopted.He was born in
Valmozzola, raised in Parma. Any idea who to contact for orphanage records? Thanks!

HI JOE , I AM LOOKING FOR SOME INFO ON THE MARCIANOS OR LUONGOS MY GRANDMOTHERS MAIDEN
NAME WAS ANGELA LUONGO AND MY GRANDFATHERS NAME WAS GUISEPPE MARCIANO FROM GUARDIA
LOMBARDI AND I APPRECIATE ANY INFORMATION YOU CAN GET ON THOSE 2 NAMES THANKS JOE

Wow! My eyes are burning and want to close just from trying to read all the posts on
this site. I am trying to find my relatives on both sides. My paternal grandfather (Peter
Paul Zangara), my maternal grandfather (Frank LoBiondo) and my maternal grandmother (Nancy
Valentino LoBiondo) are all from Palermo, Sicily. They came to this country in the early
1900"s through Ellis Island and settled in the towns Passaic and Garfield, New
Jersey. I am trying to find out info on their parents and on back. I would really love to
know how to find what ship they came here on. Help if you can. Thanks.

Looking for anyone who knows of origination of the Calamia name in Sicily. Grandfather
born there in 1860.

Name: Joseph De GrandisEmail:grandj@execulink.comLocation: Brantford, ON CANADADate: Sunday, June 13, 1999 at 11:57:56Comments:

Excellent site. I am looking for members of the DeGrandis family in North America. My
father is Sebastiano. Granfather is Pepe. My grandfather was one of 12 children. 9 of whom
moved to North America this century. They are originally from the city of POFI, in the
LAZIO region of Italy. If any one has any information on DeGrandis's or any other POFANESE
I would appreciate a response.

Grandfather - Frank Trocchio 1890 near Naples he had 3 brothers Ralph, Nunzio and
Philip and maybe one sister Margaret Grandmother - Rose maybe Rosina Buglione 1900 near
Naples Her mother was Catherine and her Father was Leonard she had a sister and one
brother maybe Marco. Marco's family may be living in Toronto, Canada. Any information
wouold be greatly apprecaited. Grazie!

last hope am looking to locate a small chapel in dragoni prov di benevento italy my
parents sent money to restore this chapel in thier home town when restored the parish had
a bronze plaque with the inscription IN APPREACIATION TO CARLO AND THERESA CONTI NOV.1937
placed in the tiles at the foot of the altar i would like to send a donation so that i may
have a mass said in memory of my parents i think there are 2 sites the other in San
GRegorio where there is a simalar plaque in a glass case protecting the patron saint i
think the other village is called Pietratoia my mothers maiden nane was Macerata and i
believe there are some cousins named Fusco still living there

Joe, what a wonderful site. Thanks. I'm trying to find any info on my relatives. My
fathers name was Michael Angelo Sanna born on March 2, 1899 in Sardinia. His parents were
Paul and Maria Tilocca Sanna. My grandfather's name was Leonardo Greco from Calabria,
Italy. His parents were Leonard Greco and Theresa Talareco. He married Maria Drammis(not
sure of the spelling on some of the names)who came to the U.S. in 1920. My father-in-laws
name was Frank Monarchy from the region of Bagaladi. If any of these names sound familiar
,SANNA, GRECO, or MONARCHY please contact me. Thanks for any help you can give.

I am just getting started. My Great Granfathers name was VIRGILLIO PASQUINELLI and my
Great Grandmothers name was CARMELLA DANELLI. If any one has info on these names please
send me a line! Good luck to all!

hi, I am trying to obtain ancestorial information for my wife-her grandmother ,Caroline
Mottelo,daughter of Fortuna Mottelo was born 1900 in Buffalo,New York. The city of Oscali,
Italy,(not sure about the spelling). was said to be the families Italian origin. Her
grandfather was Frank Angeline, formerly Angelini, came to the united states prior to
world war I, from Canada where he dug the Welland canal. The family along with many other
Italian families relocated to the freight yards of Manchester, New York and worked for the
Lehigh Valley Railroad. Any additional information would be greatly appreciated. thanks,
tim munn

Congratulations! Very interesting site! I would like to advise all Duroniesi about the
new Duronia website. Join the Duronia onelist to meet your paesani and help your search in
genealogy. Ciao, Antonietta

Looking for information on SERAFINE CIMINO (or SEMINO) and his wife THERESA PETTINATO.
Either he or his family came from Calabria. Settled in Old Forge, Penna. He is my great
grandfather. Also any info. on SALVATORE & ANTOINETTE GIORGIO's ancestors in Avellino,
Italy. (Came to US in 1877) Other names are VILLON and BELLINO (San Andrea- Naples) and
COIRO and INGLESE

looking for info on my granparents harry arena and his wife rose(gallbo) arena harry
had a brother joe and a sister angie they had five kids joe ann larry josephine and roy no
history on rose at this time both came to the boston ma area late 1800 early 1900 any info
greatly appreciated

I am researching my family's history on both my mother's and father's side. My mother's
family immagrated here from Sicily (surnames are Damico and Naselli) and my father's
family immagrated here from Genoa (surname is Bacigalupo) and Naples (surname is Chieffo).
The Damico's and Naselli's both settled in Downtown Manhattan around 13th Street and the
Chieffo's and Bacigalupo's settled in Brooklyn in the Bay Ridge area. My great grandfather
on the Chieffo side was a barber. I am having a hard time because my grandparents are
first generation Americans and don't know very much about thier realatives in Italy. They
are also in their 80's and whatever they did know about thier ancestors, they are having a
hard time remembering. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks so much!!!

Searching for my fathers family. He was born on May 25 1894.Emigrated to US from Torre
di Passeri, Pescara. Last known communication, a number of letters with a younger brother
Donato. Other brothers Feleci Antonia Biago and Domenica, who was the only other family
member who emigrate to the US.Traveled to Tuscany last summer searched phone books of
every town that I visited did not find any Demelis listed, semes to be a rare surname, in
fact the most Demelis, are located in Pescara. Any information will be appreciated.

Looking for anyone with the surname LACRIMOSA, LAGRIMOSO, LACRYMOSO...I believe my
grandfather came from Avellino Italy around the early 1900's and would be happy to talk to
anyone whom may have information about the above or relitives from Avellino. Thank You.
Leopold

searching for distant counsins in Arpino (province of Lazio). my grandparents, Dominic
& Maria REA immigrated to the USA around 1910-1912. also searching for distant cousins
in the province of Palermo. material great grandparents Maria Antonia (nee INCERREFUTO)
GAROFALO were from Partinico. and my paternal great grandparent, Angelo and Francesca
Paola (nee PANTINA) LIMA were from Polizzi Generosa. Is there anyone living in these
city/towns that can help me. thanks

searching for distant counsins in Arpino (province of Lazio). my grandparents, Dominic
& Maria REA immigrated to the USA around 1910-1912. also searching for distant cousins
in the province of Palermo. material great grandparents Maria Antonia (nee
Incerrefuto)were from Partinico. and my paternal great grandparent, Angelo and Francesca
Paola (nee Pantina) were from Polizzi Generosa. Is there anyone living in these city/towns
that can help me. thanks

Looking for relatives living in Ascoli Piceno Italy who are relatives of Sandi and
Domenica(nicknamed Minnie) Gasperi (Maiden name Nardini) Sandi emigrated between 1900 and
1910. M Minnie followed several years later with her son Louie who was born in Italy.

I was adopted in 1954. My biological mother's name was Gina Beccatini and I was born in
Livorno. In 1959 I was adopted by Bruno Panattoni and Lida Bianucci, both of Tuscany and
both now passed away. I am TRYING DESPERATELY TO FIND ANYONE WHO KNOWS ANYTHING ABOUT MY
BIOLOGICAL FAMILY. I'VE HEARD THAT MY MOTHER PASSED AWAY, BUT I'VE ALSO HEARD THAT SHE HAD
4-5 OTHER CHILDREN. DOES ANYONE KNOW ANYONE CALLED BECATTINI LIVING IN LIVORNO ITALY??? I
am now 45 and would give anything to meet my blood family. Can anyone out there help!??!
Thank you in advance for anyone's assistance! Fabrizio Panattoni DAPanatt@aol.com or
FABRIZIO54@aol.com

I am looking for information on my family. GERMANO & GRANO. They came to America in
around 1907. Ellis Island. Went to Baltimore and ended up in Denver Colorado. Came from
Campobasso, Italy. Any info will be appreciated.

Through the FHL here, and two visits to Prizzi and Castel di Tusa, I've been able to
reach 1600. My grandparents [Torretta and Palmisano] married in Milwaukee. FHL now has
60,000 films from Italy. The LDS Church has not yet placed its extracted Italian names on
the new and busy FamilySearch.org -but it will! No Italian films, of course, are
digitized.

I have the dates of birth and death of my Husband's Grandparents in the
Cercemaggiore/Riccia ares of Campobasso in Italy but don't know how to get the copies of
the records.If anyone can get them for me please can you give me an idea of the costs
involved etc.. thanks

I have family records for the Laurello (Laurelli) family tree dating back to the
1700's. My grandmother on my mother's side was Anita Laurello who lived most of her life
in Ashtabula, Ohio. She was born in Isernia in the Abruzzo-Molise Region of Italy, and
there are still many Laurellos living there today. I have visited Isernia several times
and recommend the town for summer visits because it is not too touristy and there are many
Etruscan, Roman, and Samnite ruins to discover and photograph there. It is an excellent
place to bicycle--some of the roads are 17% grades up and down.

I am interested in finding Any information on the LONGATTI, or FRANCHI names. My
grandfather was LUIGI LONGATTI, born in Sondrio, LOmbardy, It., his wife Matilda V. Franco
( changed to Franchi in US )born 1882 in Ferrazza, Carrega, It. Luigi's father was
Giovanni Longatti, of Valesegna, San Giacomo Fillipo, It, born around 1844. Any relative
informatin, past or present, please e-mail. Thanks!

I am researching my family in Augusta, Sicily. Grandfather was Sabatino DiStefano,
Grandmother Concetta Boschetta DiStefano. Immigrated to USA with son Giovanni DiSTEFANO
approx. 1910. As far as i know there are no other siblings in the USA. Would be interested
in knowing who great-parents were and their occupations. I'm also interested in my
mother's family, MALTA, from Messina. Great grandparents were Antonio and Concetta Malta.
Immigrated to USA approximately 1890 with daughter Vincenza.

Looking for relatives with surname of DiSanto, from Castellino Sul Biferno, Abruzzi. My
grandmother was Bridget DiSanto, grandfather was Albert DiSanto. They immigrated to US
around 1922. Settled in Newark, NY. Also looking for surname GILARDO. Any info. would be
much appreciated!!

MY GRANDFATHER WAS BORN IN BELLA, ITALY IN 1891. HIS NAME WAS ALFRED JOHN SALADIN. HE
CAME TO THE USA WHEN HE WAS ELEVEN YRS. OLD. WE HAVE NO INFO ON HIS BACKGROUND. CAN
ANYBODY SHED SOME LIGHT ON THE SALADIN NAME. WE ARE TRYING TO FIND OUT ABOUT OUR FAMILY
TREE. PLEASE HELP WITH ANY INFO POSSIBLE. VERY GREATFUL SALADIN

Palminteri, Romano, Cerioli, Tavormina, Mangiaracina are the names I'm researching from
Menfi, Sicily. I was there in 1972, and found the home my father was born in,in 1903. He
died in 1997. My mother's father was also from Menfi. Also, Amanti from Bologna.

Palminteri, Romano, Cerioli, Tavormina, Mangiaracina are the names I'm researching from
Menfi, Sicily. I was there in 1972, and found the home my father was born in,in 1903. He
died in 1997. My mother's father was also from Menfi.

My tree begin with "Longo Salvatore" married with "Concetta Rando"
and go down with 21+ persons. We are in "Calabria" "Sicily" &
"Liguria" If you want some information, or you think i have a link with your
family email me. After 23/May/1999 in my homepage will be my entire family tree. Bye.

Would be very grateful for information about the family of CHARLES SAVINO (b.1894)
married to ROSINA RANALDO and emigrated to Brooklyn,NY from GESUALDO,in AVELLINO @ 1914.
He was called Carmine & worked in the fur industry. I am interested in finding out
about his brothers / sisters or other family members who may have emigrated with him. He
had 4 children: Pasquale, Eugenio, Angelina and Bernardo. Please contact me, their
grandaughter with any information you can offer. Grazie!
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help tracing family of PIETRO DE STEFANO and MARGHERITA VECCHIARELLI who emigrated to
Brooklyn, NY from CampoBasso or Abruzzi @ 1910. They had 10 children. Very little is known
about the early days, so if you're familiar with these surnames please contact me, their
granddaughter. Grazie !

I am looking for names of ancestors and/or descendants and/or relatives of Natale
Rubino of Palmermo Province, Italy, born circa 1860. He had a son FRANK JOSEPH RUBINO who
immigrated to USA and settled in Birmingham around the turn of the century. Frank married
Concetta Tombrello in Palermo Province. Thanks for any info you can provide.

I'm in search of my family history, My great grandfather Vito Pizzolato came to this
country at around 1900. He had a brother named Pietro.My famiy came from Salaparuta
Sicily. My family came to this country through the Port Of New Orleans.I was told that
Vito and Pietro had seven uncles that stayed in Donaldsonville, and Vito and Pietro went
to Missouri, and then back to Louisiana. Instead of going back to New Orleans, they
settled in Shreveport. Can anyone help me find my Great grandfather's uncles names? Thank
you very much. Ciao' Mark C. Pizzolato-Shreveport-Louisiana.

Hello there, I am looking for anyone with information on the following surnames:
Melillo, Lubertino, Macchiarelli, Virelli. From the region of Campania, cities: Alife
(Caserta), Sant'Agata de'Goti (Benevento). Please e-mail me if you have any info. Thanks.

I am trying to trace my family. My grandfather came from Calarbia, Italy to the United
States in the early 1900's. His name was John Torchia. He changed his name to Tuccillo
once he arrived here. I believe him came to the United States with his brothers. I believe
one's name was Toto or Tony. I believe his brothers lived in Harrisburg PA.

Looking for information on last name of GERACI, Michael Angelo born 4/3/1871 in Piana
Degli Albanesi near Palermo, Sicily, died October 11, 1936. He married DELIA, Francis
(born possibly 1866), died November 25, 1935 and came to the U.S. by way of Louisiana. He
had a brother named Vito Geraci. They later moved to Texas then on to California where
they resided in El Cajon. They had 10 children, 5 boys, 5 girls. I would greatly
appreciate any help.

Nice web page! I have a family history and photo gallery page devoted to my family in
America during the 20th century. If you've got the time, please have a look, by clicking
on the link I've left above.

Trying to research PELLEGRINI. Great grand-parents from Neuchatel, Switzerland. Family
immigrated to Bay Area in California where 5 children born to August Pellegrini and Emma
Schneiter Pellegrini. Would love some help. Thanks.

I have a very good friend who is searching for any information about his family whose
surname is Cini. He has information of the Cini's being in Florence as far back as 1190,
but for some reason they split and some went to Germany and some went to France. Much
later some more of the Florence Cini's moved to Malta. He is trying to track down any
information on the Florence Cinis. If you have any information please email me or write to
my address which is 3733 Matador, Dallas, Texas 75220. Thank you and this is a great
guestbook!

I have a very good friend that is looking for any information about his surname, which
is Cini. His family was in Florence as far back as the middle ages, but for some reason
split with some going to France and some to Germany. Later a faction of the Florence
Cini's moved to Malta. If anybody has any information pleas email me and I will get the
information to him. Or write me at Roger Wheeler 3733 Matador Drive Dallas, Texas 75220
Thank you and this guestbook is great!

I am always looking for new information on my family history. My ancestors came San
Donato, Italy, a small town about 60 miles east of Rome in the Lazio Region of Italy. I
speak Italian if you e-mail from Italy. My great-grandfather's name was Angelo Mazzola.

I am always looking for new information on my family history. My ancestors came San
Donato, Italy, a small town about 60 miles east of Rome in the Lazio Region of Italy. I
speak Italian if you e-mail from Italy. My great-grandfather's name was Angelo Mazzola.

Hi joe i am a 19 year old college student in Providence RI and i would like to find out
more about Rimini Italy where my graet grandmother came from and now i am reseaching
sicily and trying to learn more about my roots.

I am searching for information on the INZINGA, CASTRO AND LOBELLO families from the
province of Palermo in Sicily. I know that Giralma (nee Castro) and Francisco Inzinga
lived in Cerda in the early 1900's. His parents were Grace (?) and Philip Inzinga.
Giralma's parents were Cosma (nee LoBello) and Cosmo Castro. There may also have been
relatives living in Termini at one time or another. There are also Inzinga's that are
related and live on the east coast of US (NY?).

Hi Joe, I am a college student in Texas and have been extremely interested in finding
my roots. My dad's side of the family is the Potenza's originated from I think southern
Italy. All my relatives have been spread out but mostly reside in the NY area. I have not
had the opportunity to grow up in the tight Italian family that i would have liked since
my parents moved to the southwest after my third sister was born. I would love to contact
any one of thePOTENZA descent out there. Thanks and have a great day!

further my previous message, would like to point out that originally the surname was Di
Lorenzo. for any reason it was changed, when my relatives arrived in buenos aires, and the
surname was never corrected, and we are not all De Lorenzo. so, if any Di Lorenzo is
around the world, maybe we are from the same family.! please contact me anycase. kind
regards.

Hello, I am looking for any De Lorenzo all over the world. my greatgrandparents were
born in Calvera, Potenza, Italy. I went there 2 years ago, and got all docs. to get
italian nationality. Their names were Gaetano De Lorenzo and Maria Romano. They came to
Argentina together with 2 other brothers of Gaetano. If any De Lorenzo from Calvera is
anywhere, I would like to be contacted. thanks a lot.

Hi Joe, I enjoyed reviewing your page. I look at all guestbooks to see if there is
anyone on them searching for family "Coats-of-Arms, which I do as a retirement source
of income. Just wanted to let all the people know that I research all nationalities of
families seeking to obtain their Coat-of-Arms, if they have one. Not all people have a
registered coat. If you allow me to post this, and anyone is interested, please contact me
for further information of what I provide, and my costs. Thanks, Dave Carithers
dwcdave@sn2.com

I am researching the surname Longo. My Great-Grandparents were Michael Longo and Mary
Cora(Anerino)Longo. They were from the Temini-Inese near Palermo. They came to the state
through Ellis Island and eventually settled in Pittsburgh, Pa. They owned a small fruit
market in the Pittsburgh Area. Also researching Ingrao Surname as my Grandparents were
Pasquale Ingrao and Susan(Longo) Ingrao(also spelled Engrao) Any information is
appreciated.

I am researching my grandparents Luigi Fascio and Antoinetta (Martino) Fascio, my
great-grandfathers name was Carlo and great-grandmothers was Nunziata Lamberti..the names
of the towns they were born in were Mussano and Tiano (spelling) They both came to this
country in 1910.. any info would be greatly appreciated...

ARMOGIDA-ARMOGIDA-ARMOGIDA - My grandpop Enrico (Harry) Armogida from Calabria. Any
information would be greatly appreciated. He was a professor at Miami University of Ohio
and went to The Ohio State University. He also lived on Long Island and was an attorny.
Grazie

Hello to all! I'm looking for information on relatives TARULLI and CLARINO who came
from Toritto, Bari, Italy. My maternal grandfather was Marino Tarulli. He was the youngest
six brothers. He owned a large farm in the Toritto area. Carl Clarino, my faternal
grandfather, had three brothers. Frederick, Dominick and Peter. Can anyone supply
information

My grandparents immigrated from Potenza/Basilicata. His name was Leonard DeLorenzo and
my grandmother's name was Anna Graziadei. My grandfather's brother James also came over.
My grandparents married in this country. My grandmother first lived in Brooklyn with an
aunt. After the married they lived near Greenwich Village, MacDougal Street. My
grandparents had six children all born in America. My great-grandfather's name was
Giorgio. There must be some family left in Italy because both my grandparents had brothers
and sisters who did not immigrate. When I was a small child, all the cousins and friends
would have a formal dinner at a very nice hotel in NYC. They were all from the same town -
Laurenzen or something like that. Translated I assume it stands for Lorenzo. I was talking
with the owner of a gift shop in Central NY and his mother's maiden name is Graziadei and
they were from Utica, NY. My ancestry on my Mother's side in not Italian. Thanks. Have a
good day?

I AM SEARCHING FOR MY FAMILY, WITH THE SURNAME FILIPPELLO. WHEN MY GRANDPARENTS ARRIVED
AT ELLIS ISLAND, THE NAME FILIPPELLO WAS MISPELLED AS PHILLIPPI. I HAD AN UNCLE PIETRO
FILIPPELLO, HE HAS A DAUGHTER TOMASINA WHICH I BELIEVE IS STILL IN SICILY. SHE DOSEN'T
HAVE ANY KNOWLEDGE OF HER LARGE FAMILY IN THE USA. IF ANYONE HAS ANY INFORMATION ABOUT THE
NAME FILIPPELLO, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE CONTACT ME. THANK YOU FOR THIS WEBSITE

I am looking for relatives, Di Benedetto's and Persutti's, my family came to N.Y fom
Provela(or something like that),Italy in the early 1900's, they lived in the Italian part
of the Bronx on Mulberry Ave before moving to Ohio, my great grandfathers name was
Salvador and grandmother went by Nono,maiden name was Persutti!

Looking for folks with the surname Raineri, my father's family from Northern Italy,
Lagorio, my mom's maiden surname from Northern Italy and Merlino, my maternal grandmothers
maiden name,yes, from Northern Italy. Anyone with those last names, please respond and we
can take it from there. Thanks.

Looking for folks with the surname Raineri, my father's family from Northern Italy,
Lagorio, my mom's maiden surname from Northern Italy and Merlino, my maternal grandmothers
maiden name,yes, from Northern Italy. Anyone with those last names, please respond and we
can take it from there. Thanks.

Looking for folks with the surname Raineri, my father's family from Northern Italy,
Lagorio, my mom's maiden surname from Northern Italy and Merlino, my maternal grandmothers
maiden name,yes, from Northern Italy. Anyone with those last names, please respond and we
can take it from there. Thanks.

VISCONTI-WISCONS-VISCONTI-WISCONS I am troubled. I've been looking through the
guestbook for over an hour when I find someone looking for VISCONTI and some how, it
booted me out when I tried to reply. My grandfather's name is Frank WISCONS. He lived in
Chicago. All of the information I have is sketchy, but I do understand that he was the
first generation to be born in America. I know that WISCONS is an "Ellis Island"
name and our family name was VISCONTI. I know my mother was an orphan and I am still
trying to find information on that. I would love to hear from anyone with information for
me. Thank you, Joe for trying to bring people together.

VISCONTI-WISCONS-VISCONTI-WISCONS I am troubled. I've been looking through the
guestbook for over an hour when I find someone looking for VISCONTI and some how, it
booted me out when I tried to reply. My grandfather's name is Frank WISCONS. He lived in
Chicago. All of the information I have is sketchy, but I do understand that he was the
first generation to be born in America. I know that WISCONS is an "Ellis Island"
name and our family name was VISCONTI. I know my mother was an orphan and I am still
trying to find information on that. I would love to hear from anyone with information for
me. Thank you, Joe for trying to bring people together.

Hi & Thank you Joe for this wonderfull sight . I was looking for someone in the
family and landed on this sight . I am now interested in finding out about the Name Di
Mauro orgen ,family and any thing to do with the name Di Mauro . Thank you Joe .

I AM TRYING TO LOCATE FAMILY OR ANYONE WHO KNOWS OF THERESA UBERTI OR THERESA GIANARDI
OR GIROLAMO GIANARDI FROM TUSCAN ITALY. I HAVE TRIED SEVERAL AVENUES AND HAVE BEEN
UNSUCCESSFUL. ANY SUGGESTIONS WOULD BE APPRECIATED. THERESA CAME TO THE USA ON AUG. 24,
1910 ON THE WHITE STAR LINES FROM NAPOLI TO BOSTON. SHE WAS BORN IN 1887 AND DIED IN 1973
IN PROV. R.I. HE WAS BORN IN 1887 AND DIED IN 1937 IN RHODE ISLAND.

Born in Saint Louis, Mo.,Father Nicolo Piccinino, Mother Bernedetta
(DeFillippo)Piccinino..Fatherborn in Gibilena,Sicily. Mother Born in Milan, Italy..Lived
in the Italian district of St.Louis, Called "the hill".Will add more later...

I am trying like hell to find traces. My grandfather Rocco Teta was a shoemaker born in
Candela on 11/25/81. His wife my grandmother) was Teoda. They arrived from Naples aboard
the S.S. Sam Giovanni on 5/13/l913. Can you help?

Joe, thank you so much for providing this page, to aid in our research. Every little
bit helps. I am hoping someone will have information on my grandparents: Salvatore Balogna
- Caxparamia, Sicily - Born 11/11/1887 Emmigrated to US (Ellis Island, NY) 1913 Salvatore
Balloni (same person Americanized spelling) St. Louis, MO 1913 until death some time in
1970's. Rose Puricelli - Buscata, Italy - Born: 7/9/1897 Emigrated to US in 1913 (Ellis
Island, NY) then lived in St. Louis, MO 1913 until death some time in 1980. Any
information is very appreciated. Thank you, Jeanne

ciao! I am looking for a few things, first, anyone who is a relative to someone with
the names FABBRI, CIABATTERI, or PANELLI, i would like to find some info, or just a
relative to chat with, i also want to find the family that owns land in Corsica, that was
given to there family either by the Fabbri's or the Ciabatteri's, it used to be an
orphanage around the time of, 1935 or so to 1949, that is when my dad and his family came
to america, my grandparents were born in Italy, PLEASE write if you have any info about
the land or otherwise, i would love to here from you!!!

I am from Colombia, but now I am studying in The Netherlands. My family and I are
trying to find some information or relatives of our grandfather. His name was Miguel
D'Calabria and he traveled to Colombia during the first decade of 1900's. His parents were
Nicolas Calabria and Rosa Fabracilli and I think they lived in Scalea, Calabria, Italy.
Thank in advance.

My Family is from Barga, Lucca IT near Florence. I am looking for living relatives and
any further information on ancestors earlier than those I now mention. My gg-grandfather's
name is Domenico born 1805 in Barga. His wife is named Assunta. Her maiden name was also
Caproni. Sketchy information I have from a relative is that Domenico was raised by a Henry
Marcucci. Assunta's parents Lorenzo and Marghorita along with Domenico and Assunta are all
listed on the 1840 Barga church record. Domenico's son Antonio is my g-grandfather. He
came to Chicago where he had a Saloon in the 1870s and 1880s. He married an Illinois girl
named Mary Eliza Darnell. his older brother Joseph stayed in Italy and had several sons
most of whom came to the Chicago area. Antonio helped most of them get started in
business. I have located a few of their descendants but many of them either died young or
went back to Italy before 1906. I have located another Caproni family group in the US
centered in Maysville, Ky. I went to their reunion in 1995. Their roots are also from
Barga/CastelVecchio.

Joe- this is a very nice page-thank you for allowing me to comment in your guest book--
Michele Giannetti and his 15 year old son arrived in NY NY Nov, 1893. After their arrival,
they never contacted their family in Italy again. My father, Enrico, came over in 1910,
and never found his father or brother. If anyone is in any way related to these men I
would greatly appreciate hearing from you my e-mail firstmag@bellatlantic.net Phone
collect 908-234-0940--thank you very much Michael Giannetti

I am looking for Marino relatives who immigrated to US earlier this century from a town
near Palermo, Sicily called Camporeale. My grandfather Vincenzo Marino stayed in italy
while three brothers left for NY. Thanks.

I am looking for Volini's anywhere. I have tried finding my family to no avail. My
father was James J. Volini, his father was Alfred Volini/Volino and his family immigrated
from Calabria, Italy. If anyone has any information or can help me locate other family I
would appreciate it.

I FOUND A BEGINING... I FOUND CHIUSA SCLAFANI AND SCLAFANI BAGNI 2 TOWNS IN ITALY WITH
MY LAST NAME SO I MUST COME FROM THERE AND MATTEO SCLAFANI WHO BUILT PALAZZO SCLAFANI IN
ITALY IN 1330. THEN I HAVE MY FATHER- AMERICAN NAME GUS OR LARRY ITALIAN NAME ACCURUSIO -I
DONT KNOW HIS PARENTS OR HIS BROTHERS OR SISTERS. HE MARRIED MY MOM AGUSTINA
(GUSSIE)POLICRONI. I DID NOT KNOW HER FAMLIY EITHER, SHE DIED YOUNG SO I DIDNT GET TO FIND
OUT MY HISTORY, ONLY THAT MY FATHER GUS HAD MANY OTHER CHILDREN OUT OF WEDLOCK!!!! I THINK
HE IS DEAD!! HE NEVER CAME AROUND AFTER MY NEXT OLDEST BROTHER WAS BORN ..ONLY TO GET HIS
WIFE ,MY MOM PREGNANT WITH ME. ALL OF MY BROTHERS AND SISTER ARE DEAD SO THERE IS NO ONE
TO ASKS ABOUT MY HISTORY, BUT I DO KNOW THAT THERE IS A CASTLE IN CHIUSA SCLAFANI,AND
THERE WAS A COUNT SCLAFANI THATS ALL I KNOW RIGHT NOW.. CAN I CLAIM THE TOWN AND CASTLE
AND THE RIGHT TO THE BE CALLED COUNT JOHN NICHOLAS CHIUSA SCLAFANI? SINCE I DONT THINK
THERE ARE ANY RIGHTFUL AIRES ? IF YOU KNOW MORE ABOUT THIS PLEASE WRITE ME NO NASTY
LETTERS PLEASE THANKS SCLAFANI

I FOUND A BEGINING... I FOUND CHIUSA SCLAFANI AND SCLAFANI BAGNI 2 TOWNS IN ITALY WITH
MY LAST NAME SO I MUST COME FROM THERE AND MATTEO SCLAFANI WHO BUILT PALAZZO SCLAFANI IN
ITALY IN 1330. THEN I HAVE MY FATHER- AMERICAN NAME GUS OR LARRY ITALIAN NAME ACCURUSIO -I
DONT KNOW HIS PARENTS OR HIS BROTHERS OR SISTERS. HE MARRIED MY MOM AGUSTINA
(GUSSIE)POLICRONI. I DID NOT KNOW HER FAMLIY EITHER SHE DIED YOUNG SO I DIDNT GET TO FIND
OUT MY HISTORY ONLY THAT MY FATHER GUS HAD MANY OTHER CHILDREN OUT OF WEDLOCK!!!! I THINK
HE IS DEAD!! HE NEVER CAME AROUND AFTER MY NEXT OLDEST BROTHER WAS BORN ..ONLY TO GET HIS
WIFE ,MY MOM PREGNANT WITH ME. ALL OF MY BROTHERS AND SISTER ARE DEAD SO THERE IS NO ONE
TO ASKS ABOUT MY HISTORY, BUT I DO KNOW THAT THERE IS A CASTLE IN CHIUSA SCLAFANI,AND
THERE WAS A COUNT SCLAFANI THATS ALL I KNOW RIGHT NOW.. CAN I CLAIM THE TOWN AND CASTLE
AND THE RIGHT TO THE BE CALLED COUNT JOHN NICHOLAS CHIUSA SCLAFANI? SINCE I DONT THINK
THERE ARE ANY RIGHTFUL AIRES ? IF YOU KNOW MORE ABOUT THIS PLEASE WRITE ME NO NASTY
LETTERS PLEASE THANKS SCLAFANI

I FOUND A BEGINING... I FOUND CHIUSA SCLAFANI AND SCLAFANI BAGNI 2 TOWNS IN ITALY WITH
MY LAST NAME SO I MUST COME FROM THERE AND MATTEO SCLAFANI WHO BUILT PALAZZO SCLAFANI IN
ITALY IN 1330. THEN I HAVE MY FATHER- AMERICAN NAME GUS OR LARRY ITALIAN NAME ACCURUSIO -I
DONT KNOW HIS PARENTS OR HIS BROTHERS OR SISTERS. HE MARRIED MY MOM AGUSTINA
(GUSSIE)POLICRONI I DID NOT KNOW HER FAMLIY EITHER SHE DIED YOUNG SO I DIDNT GET TO FIND
OUT MY HISTORY ONLY THAT MY FATHER GUS HAD MANY OTHER CHILDREN OUT OF WEDLOCK!!!! I THINK
HE IS DEAD!! HE NEVER CAME AROUND AFTER MY NEXT OLDEST BROTHER WAS BORN ..ONLY TO GET HIS
WIFE ,MY MOM PREGNANT WITH ME. ALL OF MY BROTHERS AND SISTER ARE DEAD SO THERE IS NO ONE
TO ASKS ABOUT MY HISTORY, BUT I DO KNOW THAT THERE IS A CASTLE IN CHIUSA SCLAFANI,AND THEY
WAS A COUNT SCLAFANI THATS ALL I KNOW RIGHT NOW.. CAN I CLAIM THE TOWN AND CASTLE AND THE
RIGHT TO THE BE CALLED COUNT JOHN NICHOLAS CHIUSA SCLAFANI? SINCE I DONT THINK THERE ARE
ANY RIGHTFUL AIRES ? IF YOU KNOW MORE ABOUT THIS PLEASE WRITE ME NO NASTY LETTERS PLEASE
THANKS SCLAFANI

I FOUND A BEGINING... I FOUND CHIUSA SCLAFANI AND SCLAFANI BAGNI 2 TOWNS IN ITALY WITH
MY LAST NAME SO I MUST COME FROM THERE AND MATTEO SCLAFANI WHO BUILT PALAZZO SCLAFANI IN
ITALY IN 1330. THEN I HAVE MY FATHER- AMERICAN NAME GUS OR LARRY ITALIAN NAME ACCURUSIO -I
DONT KNOW HIS PARENTS OR HIS BROTHERS OR SISTERS. HE MARRIED MY MOM AGUSTINA
(GUSSIE)POLICRONI I DID NOT KNOW HER FAMLIY EITHER SHE DIED YOUNG SO I DIDNT GET TO FIND
OUT MY HISTORY ONLY THAT MY FATHER GUS HAD MANY OTHER CHILDREN OUT OF WEDLOCK!!!! I THINK
HE IS DEAD!! HE NEVER CAME AROUND AFTER MY NEXT OLDEST BROTHER WAS BORN ..ONLY TO GET HIS
WIFE ,MY MOM PREGNANT WITH ME. ALL OF MY BROTHERS AND SISTER ARE DEAD SO THERE IS NO ONE
TO ASKS ABOUT MY HISTORY, BUT I DO KNOW THAT THERE IS A CASTLE IN CHIUSA SCLAFANI,AND THEY
WAS A COUNT SCLAFANI THATS ALL I KNOW RIGHT NOW.. CAN I CLAIM THE TOWN AND CASTLE AND THE
RIGHT TO THE BE CALLED COUNT JOHN NICHOLAS CHIUSA SCLAFANI? SINCE I DONT THINK THERE ARE
ANY RIGHTFUL AIRES IF YOU KNOW MORE ABOUT THIS PLEASE WRITE ME NO NASTY LETTERS PLEASE
THANKS SCLAFANI

I am researching the surname GALLO. My grandfather was Marion Gallo. He lived in
Clarksburg, West Virginia. Came to the US with an aunt when he was 10 or 12. Lived in
Naples or Benavento. He was born on July 26, 1897. After coming to the US, he never spoke
to his parents again. Had one brother named John. My father's name is Tony. He was born on
September 26, 1929. If you have any information that might be helpful, I would certainly
appreciate it!!

I am researching the surname GALLO. My grandfather was Marion Gallo. Came to the US
with an aunt when he was 10 or 12. Lived in Naples or Benavento. He was born on July 26,
1897. After coming to the US, he never spoke to his parents again. Had one brother named
John. My father's name is Tony. He was born on September 26, 1929. If you have any
information that might be helpful, I would certainly appreciate it!!

Looking for ANY info on my maternal grandfather. His name was Cristino Stalliviere.
Born 1890 in Tiser(sp?), Italy. He has or had a sister Regina in Treviso. My Mom use to
write to a cousin Mercedes Case, from Milano. If anyone can help me in any way, it would
be greatly appreciated.

Michele Giannetti and his 15year old son arrived in NY NY in Nov 1893.After their
arrival, they never contacted their family in Italy again. My father Enrico Giannetti came
here later and he never was able to find his father or brother. If anyone is in any way
related to Michele or Angelo, I would greatly appreciate hearing from you. My e-mail
firstmag@ bellatlantic.net Phone collect 908-234-0940 Thank you MG

Great site! I knew I wasn't alone out there so this is what I'm looking for. My
Greatgrandparents were Guiseppe Galluccio and Rosario Mercuri Galluccio. My grandparents
were Michele Angelo Galluccio and Giovanna Scalercio. The name was
"Americanized" to Gallucci at Ellis Island. My grand mothers parents were
Vincenzio Scalericio and Catherina Calci. My grandmother came from Gizzerra Italy and my
grandfather came from Polistina Italy. If anyone has any information about these families,
or relatives of these families please contact me for family tree purposes.

Looking for descendants of NICOLA COLANGELO and STEFANO COLANGELO. Nicola and Stefano
were brothers of my great-grandfather, Pietro Colangelo, from Stigliano, Province of
Matera, Italy. Nicola emigrated to the U.S. with Pietro in 1899 and, at the time of the
1920 census, resided on First Avenue between 118th and 119th Streets in Manhattan, NY. He
had a son named Vincent Colangelo and a daughter named Margaret Colangelo born about 1899
and 1901.

I am seeking relatives (ancestors/descendants) of: PETTA Randazzo, LaPiana, LaMiglia,
Guzzetta, Balsamo, Cusimano Guzman(o), Vivari, Amato, Russo. Originated in the comune
Piana degli Albanesi/Piana dei Greci. Some arrived via Port of New Orleans 1898-1900, some
through Port of New York 1900-1905. Italo-Albanian heritage. My branch settled in
Milwaukee, Wisconsin-- Two lost branches are believed to be in Texas and New York. I would
be interested in sharing information with anyone researching these lines. Thank You. POINT
# 4128

I am looking for information on Edward "Eddy" Muni, born, Cleveland, Ohio,
possibly late 1910.s, early 1920's. Died Harlem, New York City between the end of World
War II and 1950 from a fall out of a window while sleepwalking. This is a second cousin.
Related surnames are Muni, Capalino, Bota. Thanks.

I am looking for references to Antionio De'More (D'Amore) and Francisco or Frank DeMore
(D'Amore) in Lansing, Michigan, short time residents between 1887 and 1891. Antionio died
in Cleveland, Ohio circa 1921. Frank DeMore raised a family in Cleveland and died in 1856.
His wife's name was Maria DeMonico. Francisco and Maria are my maternal grandparents. I am
told that a branch of the DeMore(D'Amore)family immigrated to Argentina. As late as the
1930's - 1940's there had been some contact between these family branches by letter. But,
you guessed it, all parties are deceased and no correspondance, can be found. Any info out
there? Any of this match with with some of your information? Please mail. Many thanks.

My paternal grandparents, Giuseppe Costantini and Teresina Sabetti came from the
Campobasso region in and around 1910-1915. Any info about them, their families or the area
and where there may be Costantini's would be greatly appreciated. I understand that
Campobasso is now part of Molise and no longer Abruzzo.

I am looking for any information on my father who came to the Usa in about 1901, at the
age of 12. It appears that our last name was "Americanized" to Biangone. His
first name was Luigi or Louis. The last name could have been spelled Biagioni or Biongno.
He was born in the Abruzzi province in 1889 and died in 1962.

I am looking for any information on my father who came to the Usa in about 1901, at the
age of 12. It appears that our last name was "Americanized" to Biangone. His
first name was Luigi or Louis. The last name could have been spelled Biagioni or Biongno.
He was born in the Abruzzi province in 1889 and died in 1962.

I am interested in information or hearing from any Palumbos originating from the town
of Roccaravindola. I am also interested in hearing from anybody else that originated from
or has information on this town.I know it is located between Isernia and Venafro, about
3-4 km from Montaquila and about the same distance from Monteroduni.

I am searching for an old war buddy of my grandfather's by the name Carl Rubino. He
would be around 74 now and was from the Cleveland Ohio area origionally. If anyone knows
how I can reach him or his family please e-mail me at mdhpigs@ hotmail.com. Thank you.

I'm researching the names of my grandparents (maternal g.grandparents - Concetta and
Antonio Malta along with daughter Vincenza arrived US separately sometime in the late
1880's, early 1890's. Originally from Messina?). Also researching paternal family name
DiStefano - grandparents Sebastiano and Concetta DiStefano, arriving in the U.S. around
1910 with son Giovanni), from Augusta, Sicily. Any information about these two families
would be appreciated. I'm just getting started on genealogy search and find it
fascinating.

I'm looking for news about possible parents of my grandfather Rosario Malambri, born in
Taormina (Sicily) in 1899 and died in Ravenna (Emilia-Romagna)in 1947. I think he was
initially a musician (violin, perhaps). Thank you

Researching the surnames COLANGELO, GIACHELLA, MELFI, and BAIONE from Stigliano,
Province of Matera, Italy. Some of the COLANGELOS are believed to have settled in
Hartford,Conn. Others settled in Manhattan and the Bronx, NY at the time of their
immigration from Italy.

I am researching the surnames ALDOINO and CROCCHIOLO from Salaparuta, Trapani Province,
Sicily. At some point, members of this family migrated further south into the town of
Menfi, Province of Agrigento, Sicily.

I am searching for information about my grandparents- BIAGGIO & JOSEPHINE DiMAURO.
Biaggio was born in Ferentino, Italy on 2/8/1890. He also lived in Altri, Italy. He
married Guiseppina(Josephine) Marchioni on 2/12/25. She was born 9/27/1900 in Ferentino,
Italy. Biaggio emigrated from Naples under the name Biagio DiMaulo on 4/30/1909 aboard the
SS San Giorgio. They settled in Havre de Grace, Maryland and raised five sons. Any
information would be appreciated!!

Hello Joe, I came to this country in '59 with a group of young children to be adopted,
and am researching my ancestry. I was born in Corleone, my Mothers name was Domenica
Pilliteri, and my Fathers name was Rosario Sasso. I think I was in an orphanage since
birth, and the nun who coordinated the trip to the US was Sister Carmelina. Any
information related to resources to search would greatly be appreciated. Thanks for the
help, Liz

Hello, I'm searching my family roots on my moms side. My great-grandpa came over from
Italy in the early 1900's. He was the only one to come over. His last name was
"Albertini" First name "Fini or Fino" (not sure) I would really
appreciate any information if any. He changed his last name to "Albertine" when
he came to the US. Had three children, Virgil, Marion, and Lena. Thanks Christina

Looking for any information on the names INGUAGGIATO and FILIPPONE, both came from
Petralia Sottana around 1900 and settled in Newark, NJ Also, anyone from Bagheria, Sicily
who might have information about the "Palazzo Inguaggiato"

My grandfather NICOLA FASANO entered the USA in the late 1890s with JOE TEDESCO. They
came from southern Italy possibly Pietrafitta. My Grandmother Concetta (Ameratta ??sp)
Fasano followed. My grandfather worked ont he railroad then oved to Cochrane Ontario
Canada. I am trying to learn more about him. By the way JOE...Terrific Site. Thanks so
much

I have quite a bit of infoormation on my Italian roots, but I'm stuck. My great, great,
great-grandmother's name is TERESA RONCO. She married Domenico Luigi PEILA on 11 Nov 1856
in BOSCONERO, TORINO, ITALY. Teresa's parents are GIACOMO RONCO and TERESA BURZIO. That's
where I'm stuck. I don't know where Teresa came from. She or her fathter and mother
weren't born in Bosconero. The wedding certificate states that she was from TORINO. Can
anyone help me?

I have quite a bit of infoormation on my Italian roots, but I'm stuck. My great, great,
great-grandmother's name is TERESA RONCO. She married Domenico Luigi PEILA on 11 Nov 1856
in BOSCONERO, TORINO, ITALY. Teresa's parents are GIACOMO RONCO and TERESA BURZIO. That's
where I'm stuck. I don't know where Teresa came from. She or her fathter and mother
weren't born in Bosconero. The wedding certificate states that she was from TORINO. Can
anyone help me?

I have quite a bit of infoormation on my italian roots, but I'm stuck. My great, great,
great-grandmother's name is TERESA RONCO. She married Domenico Luigi PEILA on 11 Nov 1856
in BOSCONERO, TORINO, ITALY. Teresa's parents are GIACOMO RONCO and TERESA BURZIO. That's
where I'm stuck. I don't know where Teresa came from. She or her fathter and mother
weren't born in Bosconero. The wedding certificate states that she was from TORINO. Can
anyone help me?

I have quite a lot of information on my italian roots, but I'm stuck on the surname
"RONCO". TERESA RONCO and DOMENICO LUIGI PEILA were married in BOSCONERO,
TORINO, ITALY on 11 Nov 1856. Teresa's parents are Giacomo RONCO and Teresa Burzio. I only
know she is born around Torino. Teresa is my great, great, great-grandmother. Can anyone
help me?

I am looking for information on the surname Serafini from Modena, Italy. I have
information on the name Gonnella from Lucca but am also interested in Magri and Togneri.
Thank you and buona fortuna a tutti.

Searching for information on the GENNUSA family from Salaparuta, Sicily, and SCALIA,
CLESI and LA MONICA families as well. Great grandfather is FRANK GENNUSA who came to the
U.S. from Salaparuta around 1897-99. Grandfather ANTHONY GENUSA married EUNICE SCALIA
(father ANGELO). Interested in finding living GENNUSA descendants and tracing GENNUSA
family tree.

Searching for the Graiff family descending from Romeno,(Austria)Italy and the
Pitscheider family descending from Dambel,(Austria)Italy. Both villages are in the North
Eastern Region in Val di Non. Would especially like to hear from Graiff descendants living
in the USA.

would like to hear from anybody with the name avellino-grandparents came from sicili
1910-1920 roughly- been told name was changed when registered been told different stories-
different relatives. would enjoy hearing from some one thanks joe for the opportunity

I'M LOOKING FOR ANY INFORMATION ABOUT MY FAMILY IN ITALY. MY GRANDFATHER WAS NAME
ASCANIO "PE PE" DEL BARBA, HE WAS BORN IN LUCCA, ITALY. ANY INFORMATION ABOUT
FAMILY IN LUCCA , OR ANY OTHER PART OF THE WORLD WILL BE VERY APPRECIATED. ALSO MY
GRANDMOTHER PARENT WERE FROM VENICE, ITALY. HER FAMILY NAME WAS ZANIRATO. ANY INFORMATION
WILL ALSO BE APPRECIATED. THANK YOU

I'm looking for info on Frank SPITERALI. I'm told he came to the U.S. with his brother
in the 1930's. I know he was married and had a daughter in 1944 while living in El Paso,
Texas. They relocated to California, (San Francisco or Sacramento?) and divorced. Frank
remarried and had 3-4? children. Frank was born on 6-1-1921 and died 7-?-1972. I'm told
Frank died from cancer. I think some of Frank's family may live in Sacramento, California.
I'm wanting family medical history for my husband as well as our 2 boys. Any information
will be kept confidential if that's what's wanted. Thank you.

Please help me if you can. I have been trying to find out where My Great Great
Grandfather came from. His Name was Michele Di Lallo his parents were Paulo Di Lallo and
Rose M Padulo He married Maria Vittoria Selvaggi, in about 1878,they may have been married
in Napoli.Her parents were Leonardi Selvaggi and Mary Givonni Liuzzi.They came to America
in about 1883 or 1884 they were in St Louis Mo by december of 1885 if any one can help I
would be very great full. Sincerley Rita L Di Lallo

i am trying to research my husbands family tree . his grandfathers name is gorgio
scimeca wife giuseppa taravella had five children all born in Caccamo palermo sicilia ,
maria, vincenzo,concetta, antonino& giovanna my father antonino scimeca was born in
1902, came to canada in 1959. my father always said that his first coisins came to usa in
1900. if there is any information please let me know

Am looking for relatives or information on the family of Anthony Mastriania, who came
to U.S. about 1905, from St. Christina, Ridgia of Calabria, Italy. He was my husband's
grandfather. He had a sister in Philadelphia, Minnie, wife of Louis Borelli.

Trying to find out any information on ANTHONY CRISTOPHER CRISPINO, born in Kingston,
NY, in his late seventies, believe he'snow living in the State Of Florida. Left his family
many years ago and his first wife needs to contact him so that she can collect her Social
Security benefits. Do the right thing--it won't affect his life or finances in the least.
If you know where he is, please email. And there are kid(s) from his second marriage who
don't know their half brother and sister are nice people.

I am researching my wife's family from Calabria. Her grandparents were: Giovanni Golia,
born at San Cosmo Albanese, Cosenza province (1876) and Emilia Parrota, born at Terranova
di Sibari, Cosenza province (1882). They came to U.S. in late 1800's (or possibly very
early 1900's). Appreciate any info, connections, or suggestions.

Joe, I hope you can help me- I have been researching family history for 2 months- and
come up with dead-ends. My grandfather's name was Anthony Bruno, born 1/21/1898, died
3/73. His parents names were Ferdinand and Filomena, siblings were Agnes, Millie, Lucy,
Lena, and Louie. His parents came to the States before my grandfather was born. Where do I
even start? Can you help? This is all the information I know.

My great-grandparents were Michael and Rose(CRIFASI) ROMANO. Michael came to New
Orleans from Italy in 1901. His parents were Joseph and Josephine(GAGLAINO) ROMANO. They
were from Italy. I would appreciate any information on the location of Italy or any
relatives.

My name is Cindy, I am 15 years old, and I am looking for my father. His name is
Patrick Lucito. If you have any information on him or anyone that could get in touch with
him, please e-mail me! I would like to have my father here for my 16th birthday.

Joe, My family is from Bagheria, Sicily. My grandparents came over about 1913. Our
family names from there are: SCIANNA, MAGGIORE, BARTALONE, CIANCIOLO, SPANO, BUTTITTA,
LANZA, AJELLO, ZAMMARANTANO, AND SAPENZA. Information on any of these names or if anyone
is from Bagheria, please leet me know, Thanks!

Hi Joe This is a terrific page. My Grandfather came to Usa in 1900 from Brindici ( I
think ) His 2 sisters came also. They stayed in Philly PA. but my Grandfather came to
Chicago,IL.We lost touch with the relitives in Phil. Pa I would like to meet my cousins.
Can anyone help ?

Dear Joe: Thank you for a wonderful information page. I am new at this
"family" investigating. My fathers family was from Sicily around 1916 or so.
They resided in Lawrence & Methuen, Massachusetts. Grandparents names were Antonio
Patti and Agatha Fiore. Would like to find out which city they came from and in what year
if possible. Also looking for relatives from the Mass. area. Thanks

My family is from the Val di Non. I am seeking information on the names RIZZI,
BERTAGNOLLI, FLOR, MAGAGNA and AVANZINI. Villages include Tret, Fondo, Cloz, Brez and
Dambel. I would like to hear from anyone who has information they would like to share. I
am also trying to locate real property ownership records for Merano, Lagundo and Tret
covering the dates of 1910-1918 in the names of Eugenio Rizzi, Anna Rizzi and Emmanuel
Bertagnolli. Thanks, Allen Rizzi

Hi Joe! This is a great website. I am researching the following surnames: Candore,
Cantore, Rosamilia. Our family came from Teora, Avellino, Italy around 1904. We know per
the manifest in 1904 there was family already here. We need to find out the brothers to
Francesco Candore Born May 18, 1862. Parents name are Luigi Vito Mario Candore, Mothers
name is Colomba Castellano. There are several Candore's in NJ, we believe the link is
through the brothers of Francesco. Any info will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!!!

would like any information on my father or his family , they came to America from Italy
, then his family lived in Angola,NY.Springville,NY ,his name [ I.Charles Barone /Charles
I./would like to know my grandparents name and history

THANK YOU JOE THIS IS GREAT *************** MY DADS NAME IS JOSEPH PINTO BORN----1902
IN THE PROV. OF POTENZA TOWN***** RAPONE MY MOMS NAME IS ELIZABETH QUARANTINO
BORN******1920 IN PROV. OF BARI TOWN****** ALTAMURO PLEASE HELP WITH ANY INFO THANK YOU

Have enjoyed reading entries in guestbook. Am searching for any information on
grandparents. G.Mother born in Mt.Jewett, PA dec 13, 1899 or 1901--Lucia DeLucia. she had
3 sisters (?brothers)--Agnes, Santella, and Elizabeth. Grandmother married Cataldo (Guy)
Como (relatives said to be from Warren, OHIO area. Lucia's parents were Esther Benidict
and John de Lucia. Guy (Cataldo) born in Rome in 1890; parents Philomena and louis Como. I
have hit brick wall. Am unable to get anymore info from relatives. Any assist would be
much appreciated. thank you.

Hi I hope I am doing this right!!! I am looking for relatives of my great grandfather
Thomas Giardina Born 5-3-1884. He died in the United States. He live part of his life in
Conn. Any info will help Thanks Carrie

Hi Joe. I am looking for information about my father JOESPH MELE.He was born to
Nicholas and Angelina? MELE IN LITTLE ITALY IN BOSTON MASS about 1910.His parents come
from a small town outside of Naples or Florence about 1909. His mother died shortly after
his birth.His father was killed in a work accident when he was 42.Does anybody have the
name MELE? please email.

Im looking for my grandmother ANGELICA FRANCESCA CADORE who was born in 09 Dec, 1876
and came to Brazil in 1883. She´s father was Guglielmo Cadore and she´s mother was
Augusta Maria Moretti.I think my "nona" was born in San Gregorio.Thanks.

THIS ACCOMPANIES THE BELOW ENTRY: My great-grandfather, Salvatore FERRO, also had 3
children in "Serta", Italy which he left there when he came to Brooklyn, NY
after his first wife died. If anyone knows of this FERRO family in Italy, please contact
me.

I'm researching my great-grandparents, Nelly and Salvatore FERRO. They're from Italy
(obviously), but the town is unclear. It's pronounced "Serta". If someone could
give me the correct spelling or any FERRO info, please pass it on. Thanks!

My maiden name is ORSINI, and I have traced my family name back to a Giuseppe ORSINI m.
Vittoriosa, Malta, 20 January 1728 to Giovanna CRISTOFORO. Before Giuseppe there was a
Michele ORSINI who married Teadora. I'm guessing that Michele went to Malta from Italy.
Can anyone help!!!

Would like to find some of my cousins that live in the area of Baltimore as we are
going on vacation and I know that I have some aunts and cousins that live in this area, I
am traveling in June and would like to have a contact to visit when we are in thge area,
please contact me by email and we can set up time and dates. My Father is Fred E. Fregosi,
Mother Rose Marie and Grandmother Ida Fregosi we are from Colorado and my Father is from
Vermont, and Grandmother and Grandfather is from Italy. Please contact me with any
information Thanks Dick Fregosi

I'm looking for any info on the GENNUSA and MALTESE families of Salaparuta (Sicilia,
Provincia di Trapani). Scrolling through this great site (complimenti Joe) I noticed that
heaps of Italian-Americans seem to mention 'Ellis Island', where is this? Was this the
first port-of-call for lots of Italian immigrants in America? ..all the best paesani.

This is a pretty cool. I am kind of looking for my dad's family. His mother's maiden
name was RUFRANO and she was born in Brooklyn, NY and her family originally came from
Naples. His dad immigrated through Ellis Island sometime in the 1920-30's from Brazil but
we think his family came from the Naples area also. His mother's maiden name was TOSCANA.
Any info you would have would be helpful, THANKS!

I wiuld appreciate any information on my ancestors: my ggrandfather, Giuseppi Lanzaro,
was born in 1845 in either Castellammare di Stabia or Gragnano, in the Province of Napoli.
Giuseppi, and his brother Francesco (b. 1846), married two sisters, Petronilla (b. 1843)
and Elizabeth (b. 1854) Bonifacio. Giuseppi and Petronilla had three children: Carmela (b.
1872), Salvatore (b. 1875) and Ciro (b. 1881). Ciro was my grandfather. They all emigrated
from Italy to Brooklyn, New York, between 1888 and 1893.

Looking for any family of Gaetano Merola of Caserta, Italy. Had a brother Frank who
settled inSyracuse, New York and a brother Ralph who settled in Old Forge, PA. Any
information please respond. Thanks.

Love this site. Looking for any family from Trapani or Marsala Italy with the names
from Vincenzo Maltese family, Nino Culicchia, or D'Amico family. Please respond. Family
came Ellis Island from Sicily, then to Brooklyn and settled in Auburn New York. Please
write if you know any information on above. Thank you.

MY FATHER, PIETRO ANGELO DISANTO WAS BORN IN MILANO ITALY 1939, MY MOTHER, REBECCA ANN
AUGUTINE WAS BORN IN NORRISTOWN PA 1939. MY NAME IS MICHAEL ANTHONY DISANTO AND I WAS BORN
IN 1960 NORRISTOWN PA. GREAT PAGE, DROP ME A LINE

Not sure where to start. Happened on your site while looking for information on my
Grandfathers people. My Grandfather, Victor Benenato died in 1966. His Father was
Francisco Benenato, Born in Messina, Sicily in 1845. His Father was Domingo Benenato, and
all I have on him is his name. My Grandfather's Mother was Guiseppa Calabro, also from
Messina, Sicily and born in 1858. Her father was Placido Calabro, Born in 1836, and Her
mother was Agostina Roso, Born in 1835. This information and a bit more was passed down to
me, and now I am trying to assemble it and anything else I can find. Does anybody have any
suggestions where to look next?? Joe, thank you for the use of your guest book, It may be
the very thing I have been searching for.

I'm searching for anyone with the name SABELLI , TITI , or BIACINI The Titi and Biacini
names were married into the family long ago so anyone with those names would be kind of
distant relatives, but it's always great to find more relatives! THANKS!

I'm searching for anyone with the name SABELLI , TITI , or BIACINI The Titi and Biacini
names were married into the family long ago so anyone with those names would be kind of
distant relatives, but it's always great to find more relatives! THANKS!

I am trying to find info about my family. My grandmother's name was MARIA (DIMAGGIO)
AGRUSA, married to my grandfather JOSEPH AGRUSA. Both were from Sicily, Palermo I believe.
They settled first in Detroit, then in Huntington Park, California where my grandfather
built two homes. They had nine children, my father, Frank, being the youngest. Other
family names include BORGOGNA, TIRITILLI, MAZZOLA, CHIRCO. I would appreciate any
information that might help me put my family tree together.

Looking for the name Allessi or alessi in the New Orleans area. Grandfathers name was
Joseph and came here from Sicily in the late 1800's . His wife's name was Nicoletta.
Please contact me if you have any information. Thanks......

Del Principe was my great-grandfather's name when he came from Italy to Buffalo, New
York. DelPrince is not my last name, it's my mother's maiden name and I like to go by it.
My great-grandfather "Americanized" his last name when he moved here. I would
love to get some e-mails.

Searching for informations on VENDITTI or TOMARELLI. My grand parents arrived in Elis
Island around 1906. I think they stayed a bit in New York then moved in to Quebec to join
family or friends. The TOMARELLI's are from TERAMO MOSGIANO SAN ANGELLO and the VENDITTI'S
are probably from a village called RIPPABOTONE (not sure!)in COMPOBASSO. I would
appriciate any information. thank you verry much.

I would apreciate any information on VENDETTI, VENDITTI, or TOMARELLI. My grand parents
moved to Canada from Italy in the early 1900's. They arrived in Elis Island then moved to
Canada. The VENDITTI are probably from RIPPABOTONE and the TOMARELLI from MOSGIANO SANT
ANGELO (TERAMO)

Looking for information on ANTONIO LEONE from Nicastro, Catanzaro, Calabria, Italy. He
was born 23 Feb 1882. Antonio came to the US in the early 1900's. Settled in Detroit
Michigan then to Freesoil, Michigan. Married TERESA MERCURI from the same place. Teresa
was born 19 October 1879. Antonios father was FELIX LEONE, mother ROSE. Teresa parents are
PIETER MERCURI and FELICIA MARIA BUTERA. I am at a dead end. Any help is greatly
appreciated.

I am looking for CAMPO they came from Torino Italy. My Great Great Grand father is
Battista Giovanni Campo he married Catterina D'Antonio. There children are Battista
Giovanni Campo born 12-25-1855, Luigi Camp, Agata Campo born 1862, Maria Campo born 1865
they both married brothers last name Bottino, Guiseppe Campo died 11-1-1889. ANyone with
any information on the Campo Family please e-mail me.

I am searching for descendants of ELISABETTA DiMARCO. Elisabetta arrived in New York
from Italy (city unknown) in late 1904 or early 1905. She was unmarried. On May 17, 1905
she gave birth to a son whom she named Giuseppe DiMarco. On May 26, 1905, Giuseppe was
baptised at St. Lucy's Church on East 104th Street in New York. Elisabetta surrendered
Giuseppe to The New York Foundling Hospital on that same date. On January 21, 1907,
Giuseppe was put on an orphan train and was indentured to the V. Chatelain family in
Mansura, Louisiana. He married and had three daughters, before dying at the age of 29. My
husband is one of Giuseppe's grandsons. If anyone has any connection to Elisabetta
DiMarco, please contact me.

Looking for anyone with the last names VINCE, ALLEVATO, or AUDIA who had relatives who
movedto the united states. My moms parents and my dads parents were from italy i believe
sicily also the last name LAURIA

I'd love to hear from anyone with the following names I am researching. I have info to
share on most of these names: Grazie! CALAMIA (Gibellina, Sicilia) SALTAFORMAGGIO
(Corleone, Sicilia) LOIACANO (Vicari, Sicilia) FONTANA (Gibellina, Sicilia) PALERMO
(Gibellina, Sicilia) APPOLLONIA (No. Italia, near Austria) Any info will be appreciated.
(Alternate e-mail: CLaborde@henja.com)

I'm looking for family in the new orleans area with the last name of allessi (may be
spelled a little differently).My grandfather emigrated from sicily around the late
1800'sand worked in the cotton fields and then moved north to work at GE in Erie, Pa.
Anyone out there with any information will be appreciated.His first name was Joseph and
his wife's name was Nicoletta. Thanks........

14 Feb 1999 Hi1 Joe My grandfather was Alberto Braccini.born about 1871 in the Firenze
area of Italy. He married my grandmother on the 27 June 1901. His fathers name was
Bartolomeo and his mothers maiden name was Eufemia Caproni. I have found it very difficult
to find out the exact town or village where he was born. I have got as far back as 1790 on
my grandmothers side but,as far as my grandfather is concerned I have come up against a
brick wall. can anybody help.

14 Feb 1999 Hi1 Joe My grandfather was Alberto Braccini.born about 1871 in the Firenze
area of Italy. He married my grandmother on the 27 June 1901. His fathers name was
Bartolomeo and his mothers maiden name was Eufemia Caproni. I have found it very difficult
to find out the exact town or village where he was born. I have got as far back as 1790 on
my grandmothers side but,as far as my grandfather is concerned I have come up against a
brick wall. can anybody help.

Thanks for this opportunity Joe! We as a family are trying to change our name back to
my husband's great,great, great grandfather's name. We are unsure of the correct spelling
but think it is Deblassio, DeBlasso, DiBlassio or even DeBraggio.We know that my husband's
g-father was from Genoa and left for America in the early 1800's. His full name was Carlos
Augustus DeBlasso (?). Sure like to hear from anyone with relatives in the Genoa area that
might have a name similiar to one of the above spellings. Thanks for the help !

My great grandmother, "Jennie" SALVINO MARANO, born 7/9/1885, apparently came
to the States around the turn of the century, and married my great grandfather,
"Philip" MARANO, from the town of Marano, possibly in Naples, who also came to
the States at the turn of the century. My maternal grandfather's family is named
GUARRACINO and apparently came from Naples, also. I would love to hear from others who
share my family names or who have any information on the family background. Also, my
husband's surname is CORONA and his father's family came from Sicily. Thanks!

My mother's mother's parents have the surname MARANO and apparently they came from the
town of MARANO in Naples at the turn of the century. My mother's father's parents have the
surname GUARRACINO and apparently came from Naples at the same time. If anyone has these
surnames and/or some information about these family names, I'd love to hear from you.
Thanks!

CASCIO, STEVE. My dad born in Roccomella, Sicily. Not sure of town spelling. Born about
1892. Came here about 1896. Might have gone to La. Had brother name Joseph. Need help to
find my way around. Need places to write in Sicily. Can't find town on any map. Anyone
heard of it???

I'm looking for anyone with family names of: RUBINO,CAFIERO,CALIFANO,orDeMAIO from the
vicinity of Naples, Italy. Antonio Rubino arrived at NYC in 1897 from Vico Equense (near
Sorrento) alone at age 17. Another family name: MANFUSO (Frederico).

I'm looking for anyone with family names of: RUBINO,CAFIERO,CALIFANO,orDeMAIO from the
vicinity of Naples, Italy. Antonio Rubino arrived at NYC in 1897 from Vico Equense (near
Sorrento) alone at age 17. Another family name: MANFUSO (Frederico).

I was born in Albany NY, my father, John Joseph Tricarico was born in boston Mass. His
father was Michael tricarico and was born in italy, I know there is a town in italy with
the same name as ours, any connection?

Searching out for relatives in the US or still in Italy, my fathers side name is Lolli
and my mothers side is Valianti. My father was born and raised in Teramo, Abruzzi Italy.
His father was Louis Lolli one of many siblings that were raised in an orphanage run by
nuns. I want to assume that the orphanage was in Abruzzi or somewhere near Abruzzi. I
doubt in the late 1800's traveling was probably not real easy. My grandfather and his
siblings all left the orphange when they turned 18. My parents Lolli&Valianti were
living in Baltimore Maryland. Some of the others we knew were in New Jersey. My father
came to the US through Ellis Island. His mothers name was Adelina Contoressi Lolli, not
sure if I spelled her maiden name correctly but it should be close. I think the real key
here would be if others with the same name had grandparents named Lolli that were raised
in an orphanage. Many of my mothers family the Valianti's were in Piza, probably hanging
around the leaning tower, just a little humor there. Anyone that may have some knowledge
of the Lolli family please e-mail me. Thank you

My great grandparents immagrated from Corleone, Sicily. Their names were Vincenzo and
Rosa Listi. I am interested in tracing my roots. If anyone knows anything about the Listi
name please email me. Thanks!

any body out there know any thing about my last name. my dad was Italian American with
roots in Naples. he died when i was very young. his mothers maiden name was Forgione.his
fathers name Arnaldo is also used as a first name. if you know anything e-mail me please.

JOE HI-I AM LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON MY FAMILY. MY GREAT GRANFATHER CAME TO THE
UNITED STATES FROM ITALY. HIS NAME WAS FORTUNADO ACRI AND HIS WIFE NAME WAS URSULA. THEY
CAME TO THE US IN THE LATE 1920'S. THEY WERE FROM OUTSIDE SICILY-ANY INFO YOU HAVE ON MY
FAMILY AND DESCENDANTS IN ITALY WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. MY GRANFATHER NAME IS
CHARLES R ACRI AND HE MARRIED A ADDIE ACRI(ROCCO). MY GRANDMOTHERS PARENTS ALSO CAME OVER
FROM ITALY AND HIS NAME WAS HARRY ROCCO. ANY INF WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. THANKS CHIP

Feb. 6, 1999 Dear Joe, Thank you for this page. I am looking for information about my
husband's family from the Santa Regina area of Calabria, Italy. His grandfather was
Anthony MASTRIANIA, who was born in Santa Reginain late 1800s. He died in Lancaster, PA
Dec. 27, 1965 at age 79. His parents were Joseph and Mary ROMMEL MASTRIANIA. He married
Mary Ann REAM of Lancaster, Pa. Any information about the MASTRIANIA (spelling the way we
know it) and/or St. Regina, Calabria, would be appreciated.

Searching for LaRussa surname throughout the world. My parents entered the USA in early
1950s and lived in Brooklyn N.Y. Especially interested in people in other parts of the US
whose families moved away from the new york area.

Dear Joe, We just got webtv so I am not used to doing any searching but I am also
looking for Reece cousins originally from Brooklyn,New York. Their mother's maiden name
was Philomena Ferrara who was my dad's late sister. I would like to hear from any of my
Reece cousins like Anthony or Vincent or any of their children.

Dear Joe, We just got webtv so I am not used to doing any searching but I am also
looking for Reece cousins originally from Brooklyn,New York. Their mother's maiden name
was Philomena Ferrara who was my dad's late sister. I would like to hear from any of my
Reece cousins like Anthony or Vincent or any of their children.

Dear Joe, We just got webtv so I am not used to doing any searching but I am also
looking for Reece cousins originally from Brooklyn,New York. Their mother's maiden name
was Philomena Ferrara who was my dad's lae sister. I would like to hear from any of my
long los cousins, Anthony or Vincent Reece or any of their children.

RE: ROBINO. I am trying to trace my family history and I am looking for anyone with the
surname ROBINO. My mothers family are all Italian and they would like to know if anyone is
still alive and well in Italy. My Gran was born and reaised in Rimini, and we know she has
family in Monte Casino. If anyone out there reads this please get in touch. It would be
nice to find out if we still have relatives alive. Thank You Annette Clare

I'm new at this...need help figuring how to find immigration records when you don't
know where or when your grandparents came into this country. The names I'm interested in
are Gori & Domenici(Florence area), Rainone(Foggia)& LiSanti(Potenza) area.

Thank you, Joe, for this wonderful opportunity. There's a story in my family that I've
been trying to research,but I come up with nothing. Maybe someone out there, perhaps in
NAPLES, has some info to pass on. My father's mother's name is Mary
Catherine(PAGANO)FLORIO. Her mother was Antoinette (TAMUCCI?) PAGANO, and her dad was
Aniello PAGANO. Mary's grandmother is the one I'm trying to find out about. Her name was
Maria (MILADONA?) TAMUCCI. It seems she came from a very wealthy family in Naples
(possibly royalty because my aunt has letters where she is referred to as PRINCIPESSA),
but her family disowned her because she fell in love with the (spanish?) stone-cutter that
worked for them and they ran away and got married. His last name was TAMUCCI (I don't know
if I'm spelling that right.)If this story sounds remotely familiar to you, please e-mail
me with info. Also, my father's father was Giuseppe (Joe) Biaggio (Beans) FLORIO, born in
CALABRIA in 1899.( I miss him so much. He and my grandmother are why I teach my children
the importance of family.)I believe he came over to the states when he was 8 with his
parents, Rocco FLORIO and Francesca (no maiden name yet). My mother's side is a mystery
because no one likes to talk about them. My grandfather, Michael CASABONA died when I was
3. All I know is his parents came to New York from SICILY (possibly PALERMO) and that he
had a twin. My grand-mother's name is Carmella (SORICELLI) CASABONA. I stumbled upon this
page so I'm a little unprepared, but if you're out there with some kind of info, please
pass it on. Thank you. And thanx again, Joe, for making this possible.

Thanks Joe, Iam new at this, I like your page. Looking for history on the RICIGLIANO,
MANNELLO, OR ROSSI from central Italy. Came to USA in late 1800's and resided in Buffalo,
NY. looking for Uncles, Aunts, Cousins and Family history before 1923. Hope someone can
assist me. Tried the LDS files not much luck.

Hi Joe I am looking for my greatgrandfather and his brothers place of birth. His name
was changed to Reno when he came in at Castle Garden in 1875. My information is that he
came from Como Italy and was a wireworker by trade. His brothers name was Charles and
another was either Fred or Fredrick. I beleive that their parents my have come from
France. The name in Italy my have been Renauld.

I AM LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON MY GREATGRANDFATHER GIUSEPPE CASESA. HE WAS BORN IN
PALERMO, SICILY IN THE EARLY 1800'S AND MARRIED SEBASTIANA BIRRIOLA. HE SERVED IN
GARIBALDI'S ARMY. I HOPE SOME ONE HAS SOME INFORMATION! THANKS FOR ANY HELP

I AM LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON MY GREATGRANDFATHER GIUSEPPE CASESA. HE WAS BORN IN
PALERMO, SICILY IN THE EARLY 1800'S AND MARRIED SEBASTIANA BIRRIOLA. HE SERVED IN
GARIBALDI'S ARMY. I HOPE SOME ONE HAS SOME INFORMATION! THANKS FOR ANY HELP

I am searching for information on two family names: MOTTOLA and RUSSO. My great
grandparents are from NAPLES Italy (a town called ORTA). RUSSO is the maiden name of my
great grandmother. They both were born in 1886. They had 2 boys in Italy and then 3 others
and 2 girls in the US. The lived in Brooklyn, NY.

Michael Anselmi emigrated from Marsala, Sicily between 1895 and 1900. He married
Josephine Monti, also from Marsala, Sicily. Michael died at the age of 46 in Baltimore,
Md. Josephine Monti died at the age of 94 in Baltimore. I am interested in researching
these surnames and need information on obtaining birth and death records in Marsala. Any
information would be appreciated. Thank you.

I'm looking for information on the names Ventresca and Gia Marco. My grandfathers name
was Crispino Ventresca and my grandmothers name was Mazia Gia Marco. They were both born
in Abruzzi, Italy and came to this country in the 1920's.

I am looking for information on the Montana name and the Otillio (D'Otillio) name. My
great grandfather, Gaetano Joseph Montana, emigrated with his family to New Orleans from
Alcamo, Sicily aboard the SS Manilla in 1903. I have less specific information about the
origin of the Otillio name. My grandmother tells me that her grandfather, Giovanni Gennaro
Otillio was from Genoa and stowed away on a ship bound for Louisiana sometime in the
middle to late 1800's. He got off the ship in Houma Louisiana where he married a Cajun
women, Marie Modeste Labat. Soonafter, he made his way to New Orleans where he lived until
his death. My granmother also tells me that the name Otillio originally was spelled
D'Otillio. With the exception of the direct ancestors of John Gennaro Otillio who still
live in New Orleans, I cannot find any Otillios or D'Otillios in the internet white pages
(I searched both in the United States white pages and in the Italian white pages.) If any
one has any information of this name and the Montana name also, it would be appreciated.

My husband is of Sephardic Jewish descent. His family arrived from Turkey via Egypt to
Israel. The family name is evidently an Italian name picked up by Sephardic Jews after the
Spanish Inquisition. Any information about the name or the family will be greatly
appreciated. Thanks!

Excellent site. Interested in finding any information on my family name
"Scilini". My Grandfather migrated to Australia in 1894 from Sondrio in the
north of Italy. Any Infomation would be appreciated .

Hello there! I was just curious about my last name FISCHETTI. Do you know any
information what part of Italy it comes from and that sort of thing. I have always thought
our family name was an uncommon one but it seems that there are more Fischetti's than I
thought throughout the U.S. My grandfather's family settled on Long Island. He married a
Polish woman. There seems to be a lot of family history that no one wants to talk about so
if any one knows anything about the name or our part of the family let me know. I would
greatly appreciate it! Thanks a ton!

Hello, one and all. My grandfather was born in Santa Christina de Gela in 1893 (his
parents were Tom & Myrtle (Panipinto) Matranga). He immigrated to the US in 1920 after
spending 6 years (1913-1919) in the Italian Army. He came through Ellis Island and made is
way to Sacramento, California, where some of his friends had come to before the war. A few
days after arriving in Sacramento he and his friend Nick Guzzetta went to Huston, Texas,
and married 2 sisters, Josi (Nick) and Mary (Frank) Calagna (their parents were Pete &
Josi (Bua) Calagna, their parents were Charlie and Anne (Parino) Calagna). My grandmother
(b. 1900?) and her family are from Piana de Grecci. They returend to Sacramento, were my
dad Peter F. Matranga Sr. and was born in 1925, I was born in Sacramento in 1949. I have
alot more information regarding my family and its history and would like to correspond
with anyone would might know more.

My grandfater came to America through Ellis Island, N.Y.C. between 1949-1951. After
settling in Ravena N.Y. he sent for my father (Matthew) and Grandmother (Concetta) who
resided in Taormina, Sicily. When my grandfather came through Ellis Island his last name
was changed to where he came from. I'm looking for anyone who is from Taormina and may
know any helpful information on my ancestrial roots. Thanks..........

My grandfater came to America through Ellis Island, N.Y.C. between 1949-1951. After
settling in Ravena N.Y. he sent for my father (Matthew) and Grandmother (Concetta) who
resided in Taormina, Sicily. When my grandfather came through Ellis Island his last name
was changed to where he came. I'm looking for anyone who is from Taormina and may know any
helpful information on my ancestrial roots. Thanks..........

I am searching for info concerning my family. Paternal side is Ruggiero/Bandiera,
Maternal side is Clementoni/Giammarino. In the "old country" was
DeLarnezo,Gallato,Erico,Catillo. My family settled in Wilmington, Delaware. I (like other
Italians) have a rich and romantic heritage that I would like to investigate and pass on
to my children. They did not have the advantage of growing up around handsome dark men
that always had a faint smell of cigar smoke and old spice and women dressed in black full
of love of family, laughter and food. I'd be so happy to hear from anyone in my extended
family or someone who would like to share a memory or story.

I am searching for my grandmothers family. Her maiden name is Pellichino. Her parents
Guiseppe PELLICHINO/Josephine GIAMALVA, (born 1860's to 1870's) left a small town in
Sicily called Chiusa Sclafani in 1904 and came to America residing in Louisiana. I am
going to visit Chiusa Sclafani in September '99 and would love to meet with any family
still living there. Other family names FAZIO. PIAZZA, AMORELA, DI'GEORGA. thank you for
the help

I wrote back to also look up the name of Patania who are from Lentini Sicily. A dozen
years ago I met My cousin Charles Patania from Lentini. We don't know if he's still alive
or has any family there. If anyone knows this family, please e-mail me.

Great page!! My father is Joseph Santo GIONFRIDDO from Palazzolo Acreide. He came to
USA in 1956 at age 8 to Hartford, CT. I'm not actively researching my family history, as
my parent's have much info. But I'd love to make online friends with any other
Gionfriddo's out there. I have a large extended Italian family in my home state of
Connecticut, but none of my immediate family are Gionfriddos. There are lots of them in
CT, but I would like to get to know some in other areas of the country or the world.
Thanks for the great page JOE!! Other family name s are RUSSO and PAPALLARDO

I am looking for my mother's family from SUPERIOR NOCERA ITALY. Her father was Thomas
ALBERTINO and her mother was Rafaella CUOMO born 1885. Rafaella came to US through Ellis
Island around 1901. Any information would be appreciated.

MY FATHER'S FATHER ANTHONY SASSO MIGRATED HERE FROM CENTRAL ITALY AROUND 1915. MY
MOTHERS FATHER GIOVONI MARTINI MIGRATED HERE FROM OUTSIDE OF ROME IN 1911. CHANGED HIS
NAME TO JOHN MARTIN WHEN HE BECAME A CITIZEN.

I am researching the Surname Longo. I am looking for information on my
Great-grandparents Mary Cora(Anerino)Longo and Michael Longo. Mary Cora was from
Temini-Inese near Palermo The name Anerino is a correction being made in regards to a
previous posting. Any information would be appreciated.

I DIDN'T REALISE HOW HARD THIS WAS GOING TO BE!!! Am looking for any info on the GANCI
or GIONFRIDDO family from Catania, Sicily. My Grandfather (Giuseppe Ganci-born 14th Oct.
1901 married Paulina Gionfriddo born 4th June 1904)migrated to Victoria Australia about
1928-29. At that stage they had two daughters, Betty and Maria. Betty married Luigi
DIMARCO from the same area and Mary married Carmelo Giuseppe SICURA from Siracusa. They
later had two more children in Australia, Pauline who married Salvtore LANTERI and Joseph
Charles(Charlie- my father) who married Rosa CAMERA from Reggio Calabria(What a mix). Any
info would be much appreciated.

I AM LOOKING FOR MY LONG LOST FAMILY FROM THE AREA OF NAPLES ALSO LOOKING FOR FAMILY ON
MY MOTHER'S SIDE, LAST NAME OF TRISTANO ALSO FROM AREA OF NAPLES, ITALY-I WOULD LIKE TO
KNOW ORIGIN OF BOTH ESPOSITO AND TRISTANO

I am looking for information regarding my great-grandparents Thomas and
Olive(LaCamera)Ingrao. Thomas was from Alcamo Sicily. My Grandfather was Pasquale, and I
know of two brothers named Benny and Sam. Also looking for info on my grandmother
Susan(Longo) Ingrao. My Great-Grandparents were Michael and Mary Cora(Henerine)Longo. They
lived in Pittsburgh Pa. area. Any information would be appreciated.

**GARNETTI* *GARNETTI**GARNETTI**GARNETTI** This is a GREAT page, Joe. I'm hoping you
can help me locate anyone on my father's side of the family. My father is Joseph David
Garnetti. He has a sister Linda and brother Vincent. He was born in Pennsylvania. The
family originated from Messina, Sicily. I have contacted several families with the same
name and no such luck. If you have any information that may help me get in contact with
anyone ( Garnetti ) or any information at all.. please email me. Especially If you are
visiting from Italy/Sicily. Wishing you all a successful New Years!!
**GARNETTI**GARNETTI**GARNETTI**GARNETTI**

Great site- Was heartened that so many Italians are looking for their roots. I'm
looking for two very uncommon Italian names - Acierno (from somewhere near Naples) and
Guma from Potenza. Came from Italy to Brooklyn and then New York's lower East side.

I am looking for the following family names and histories to complete my family tree.
FOSCALE , CHUISANO , SALEMME, PALOCELLI . Some come fromt he Piedmont region while other
resided in Naples. I am a 4th generation Italian / American in search of the 1st three
generations. Please e-mail me with any linking information. Thank you.

Looking for information on my Great grandfather Joseph Pietrafesa he was born in
Potenza and immigrated to the U.S. in Dec. 1899 he left a brother in Potenza who worked as
a Station Master His wifes name was Congetta they had one child born in Potenza on July 16
1897 named Rocco if anyone has information please email

In reference to my comments of Jan. 9 l999, the home town of my grandparents was
Campofiorito, Sicily and not Compo Ferito. This should be a lesson to us all, the verbal
recollection, after 80 years and what is real, will put us at times on the wrong path.
Again looking for information on Salvatore Triola, aka Triolo and Josephine Bascarion, to
the US approx 1914-17, from Campofiorito, Sicily. We are off to Sicily this Friday the
22nd. and looking forward to seeing and finding my roots!!!!!!!!! Regards, Bill Triola

Name: Robert Beecher CatalanoEmail:recluse53@hotmail.comLocation: Salem, OR USADate: Saturday, January 16, 1999 at 15:47:36Comments:

I would like some information on my maternal grandfather. His name was Dominic
Catalano, he married Helen Kish when he was 20 and she 14 and they ultimately settled in
St. Louis MO. He died in St. Petersburg FL in the early 1960s. He had children Jospeh,
Angelina, John, Dominic Jr., and Carl. I know nothing about his family in Sicily, nor the
historyof how and where they originally settled in the US. Any information would be
appreciated.

I am trying to learn more about the RUBINO's from Sicily. My grandfather Stefano Rubino
was born in Sicily in 1898. He came to the US (via Ellis Island) as a boy and lived in
Baltimore. He came with his mother and brothers (Fortunato and Guiseppe) who live in
California. If you have any information I would love to hear from you. Thanks, Steve.

My father is originally from Sicily, a little town east of Palermo. He came to the US
in 1923. His father (Philip) came to the US in 1900 but only stayed a short time and went
back. If you are aware of anything going back anymore than this, I would be interested in
talking to you.

I've been looking up my family roots since I was 15, and I haven't been able to find
out much about my italian roots. I'm looking for information on Rossi's and Leona's. As
far as I know, they came from Sonnino? The date of births are 1892 and earlier. Any help
at all would be greatly appreciated.

I have some addresses that someone might try. I got these a while back, but have not
tried them yet. I'm sure there are other sites-perhaps one in Naples and another in
Sicily. I will need an addition for them.

Names I am looking for: MASOERO from Avigliana,Piedmonte and also ASCHIERI from
Buttigliera, Piedmonte - also looking for CASTELLINI from Lago d'Garda area (don't know
the exact town) - I have had tremendous luck locating ancestors!!! I feel very
fortunate!!!

I am trying to get some info. on my Italian roots . My maiden name is MESSINA and I am
originally from Baltimore . I believe that my great grandparents came over from Italy
/Sicily ( on the MESSINA side) . My mothers maiden name was FIORILLI and I know my
greatgrand mother Amilia and greatgrandfather Robert came to America in the early 1900's
from Italy after a brief stay in Argentina . I do not know much about the MESSINA side of
my family and would like to find out more . Irecently had a little boy and want him to
know more about his family roots.

looking for names ATTARDO from Siracusa,Sicily and CATANIA, (joseph was my great
grandfather migrated to NY state) from catania, sicily- we just started researching our
family trees any info would be helpful! thanks! oona

looking for names ATTARDO from Siracusa,Sicily and CATANIA, (joseph was my great
grandfather migrated to NY state) from catania, sicily- we just started researching our
family trees any info would be helpful! thanks! oona

I am interested in helping my computer iliterate Dad - Antonio Di Girolamo now 74 years
of age trace back his family history. Our surname DI GIROLAMO has been associated with
towns in Sicily of Gibellina & Salaparuta in the province of Trapani. Any help with
ancestry prior to 1880's would be greatly appreciated. Thank you and a Happy New Year 1999

Been doing family research off and on for the past 5 years. Looking for anything on my
pateranl grandfather, Francesco (Frank) Taramasso. He was born in Loano (Liguria) in 1884.
Also, my great great grandfathers, Luigi Delucchi (born 1838) and Bartolomeo Devincenzi
(born 1827). I believe they were from the Liguria area also. They both came to the US
(Calif) in the 1880's. My grandfather didn't emmigrate until 1904. Also, on my mother's
side, I'm looking for any connection with Francolino or Ghisolfo. Thanks. Great web page
by the way.

I AM LOOKING FOR MY LONG LOST FAMILY IN ITALY. THE NAMES ARE STALETTI, AND ROSETTO. I
HAVE REASON TO BELIEVE THAT THEY MIGHT BE SOMEWHERE NEAR ASCOLI.

Name: Judy Strada

Date: Monday, January 4, 1999 at 23:17:06Comments:

I would like to find information on my grandparents. I know they migrated from Sicily
in the 1800's. Polermo I think. I know this is pretty vague but that is all I know about
them. My grandfathers name was Ross Strada.

Am looking for my grandfather's relatives PRATO from Abruzzi and Campobasso, Italy and
my grandmother's relatives NADIO from Naples, Italy. Giuseppi Prato was born in 1881 and
came to USA in the late 1890's. Marta Nadio was born in 1887 and came to USA as a baby.
They married in Walston, Pa. in 1902.

Looking for any GIARDINA's or CINCIMINO's from around Palermo. Also any GILLARDE's ,
MALAMBRI's , Pellazari , D'AQILA , PISTNA, NONANSINGA, or POLAZRRI. The MALAMBRI's
probobly came from around Messina, Sicily.

Joe, thanks for the opportunity. I have done a little work and have made some contact
with family in the Mother Country, but would like to gather as much information as
possible before going to visit. I am planning on going to visit this summer. My family is
from Campobasso in the province of Molise (previously part of Abruzzi). I am the
granddaughter of Joseph and Michelina (DeBlasio) Camele; the great-granddaughter of Andrea
and Felice (Pellillo) Camele and Dominic and Modestina (Tinaburri) DeBlasio. As far as I
know they were all from a little town in Campobasso called Bagnoli del Trigno. Any
information you or anyone else can provide me with is greatly appreciated!

Hello! Thank you Joe, for the page. I've only begun to explore my heritage, so this is
my beginning step. I only know pieces of my heritage, but am looking for information on
the following: the names Perry (spelling was changed?) Fraterelli, and Monacelli. Unsure
of spelling, but possibly form the following areas: Abrazzi, Calabria, and Cazatan (?). I
would really like to discover lost family members. And help from anyone would be
appreciated! Thanks so much. God bless.

most interesting page, i could spend days!!! i am looking for any info Re:
Meri,province of Messina. my parents,who were born there in 1919,names are father-
Francesco Raffa and mother Giuseppina Isgro. My parents were married in Meri in 1947.my
dad was in the Italian army and was held in p.o.w. camps in Algeria and England before
being repatriated in 1946.Mom emigrated to the U.S. in 1948 and dad followed in 1949. they
came to Ellis Island and mom went to Glassboro, NJ to stay with family until my dad
arrived. Any info you could supply would be greatly appreciated.

I am looking for information on my heritage. I am the son of Pasquele Costa and was
born in Detroit, Michigan in October 1946. I was adopted and my surname changed but have
always wondered about my father and his family whom i have never met or heard anything
about. Thanks.